FACULTY ASSOCIATION LEAVE. Leave with pay may be granted to 1-3 members of the Faculty Association to attend a state, regional, or national meeting, related to the business of the Association, at no additional travel or per diem expenses to the college. This leave is limited to 3 days total per academic year. It can be granted to one member for 3 days or distributed among 3 members for 1 day, or any combination thereof. This leave may be granted when it has been determined by the appropriate Vice President or Xxxx that coverage can be provided by current faculty absorbing the duties of those using this leave, or in the event that is not possible and a suitable substitute can be identified, by hiring a replacement.
FACULTY ASSOCIATION LEAVE. (a) To facilitate the operation of the Collective Agreement and Employer/Faculty relationships, the Association will be provided the total equivalent of one quarter-time leave of absence per annum without loss of pay or other entitlement for one of its members. The union may designate a person who will be entitled to union leave under this Article and will advise the employer of the amount of the leave to be taken.
FACULTY ASSOCIATION LEAVE. (a) To facilitate the operation of the Collective Agreement and relationships, the Association will be provided the total equivalent of one quarter-time leave of absence per annum without loss of pay or other entitlement for one of its members. The union may designate a person who will be entitled to union leave under this Article and will advise the employer of the amount of the leave to be taken. The Association may purchase additional release time above that currently paid for by the employer at replacement costs. Replacement cost is that for April to March Page the individual who is carrying out the duties of the individual released. Such leaves will not be unreasonably withheld. Where such leave is granted, the employer will replace the employee as necessary. Costs arising from this provision will not be charged against the program area of the participating union representative.
